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The Office of Community Development (OCD) provides financial and technical assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Ohio for project activities benefiting low- and moderate-income citizens. The overall objectives of OCD are to:

  • conserve and expand the affordable housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment;
  • attract, expand and retain business and industry to create and retain long-term jobs in the private sector;
  • improve and expand public works and facilities in order to prevent the deterioration of property and neighborhoods;
  • provide long-term solutions to the need for jobs and affordable housing;
  • address the issue of homelessness in Ohio; and
  • provide short-term, emergency assistance, social and other public services for low-income Ohioans.

To accomplish these objectives, OCD administers several federally and state-funded programs.

Office of Community Development
77 South High Street
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
Telephone Number: (614) 466-2285
Fax Number: (614) 752-4575